The Anniversary Concert celebrating the Létourneau Organ, Op. 80
featuring guest artist
NICOLE KELLER
January 19, 2024 7:30 p.m.
This concert is sponsored in part through the generosity of Carol and Mike Bell and Leta and Mark Helsel.
THE ARTIST Nicole Keller is in demand as a concert artist, adjudicator, and clinician. She has concertized in the States and abroad in venues such as St. Patrick Cathedral, New York; Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Paris; Dom St. Stephan, Passau; St. Patrick Cathedral, Armagh, Northern Ireland; and The Kazakh National University for the Arts, Astana, Kazakhstan. She specializes in eclectic programs suited to instrument and audience with a desire to expand the listener’s horizons, pairing familiar sounds and genres with less familiar ones. Ms. Keller’s performances with orchestras includes concertos, works for small chamber orchestra, and large works involving organ, harpsichord, and piano. She has extensive experience as a chamber musician and as a continuo player, including many performances of Bach’s St. Matthew and St. John Passions, the Christmas Oratorio, and the Mass in B minor in addition to a host of cantatas and baroque chamber music. As a teacher, Ms. Keller strives to foster and model a commitment to excellence in performance, scholarship and self-growth as students deepen their love of music and their instrument. Her students have been accepted into and attended prestigious graduate schools throughout the country and enjoy successful musical careers in a variety of settings. She was recently appointed to the faculty of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan and is also Visiting Instructor of Organ at the Interlochen Arts Academy. Ms. Keller's extensive church music experience includes work with volunteer and professional choirs and instrumental ensembles devoted to the highest level of music for worship. She has created organ and choral scholar programs at small and mid size parishes, developed successful children's choir programs, and has led choirs on tour in the states and abroad including choral residencies at Bristol Cathedral, U.K. and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland. Ms. Keller received the Performer’s Certificate and the Master of Music Degree in Organ Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York under the tutelage of David Higgs. While at Eastman, she studied continuo with Arthur Haas and improvisation with Gerre Hancock. She received the Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Berea, Ohio, where she studied piano with George Cherry and Jean Stell and organ with Margaret Scharf.
THE PROGRAM Bergamasca, SSWV 560
Samuel Scheidt 1587–1654
3 Improvisations Prélude Petit Canon Improvisation
Nadia Boulanger 1887-1979
Suite No. 1 for Organ Fantasy Air Toccato
Florence B. Price 1887-1953
Five Dances for Organ I The Primitives II At the Ballet III Those Americans IV An Exalted Ritual V Everyone Dance
Calvin Hampton 1938-1984
So Fades the Lovely Blooming Flower There Is A Happy Land I Love Thee, My Lord
George Shearing 1919-2011
Toccata
Anne Wilson 1954 -
Following the concert, all are invited to Sims Atrium for a reception and an opportunity to greet the performer. We are grateful to Dan Marks and John Garrigan for sponsoring this reception.
This evening we celebrate the anniversary of the Létourneau Organ, Op. 80. The organ was dedicated in worship services on Sunday, December 15, 2002, and inaugurated on Friday, January 17, 2003 with a solo concert performed by Redeemer Organist Sarah Hawbecker. The congregation of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer eagerly shares this instrument with the community through concerts, worship services, and other musical events. The organ was made possible through gifts from hundreds of generous and committed individuals. The Redeemer congregation has a long history of excellence in music and worship, and this organ has proved to meet the church’s musical and liturgical needs exceedingly well and is a core part of Redeemer’s identity and a foundation for our worship. This year, we are in the middle of an Organ Restoration Project. Phase 1, an upgrade to the instrument’s electronics and software, was recently complete. Phase 2 will replace 156 of the organ’s 4,119 pipes with a stronger tin alloy to restore sound quality, with a project goal of completing installation in September 2004. We are 70% of the way toward our $422,000 total fundraising goal. Every gift counts! You too can be a part of sustaining this pipe organ’s legacy for decades to come. To give online: Use the online Give button (top right of the www.redeemer.org home page) • At the lower right of the screen, click Give to Multiple Funds and select the Ray Martin Organ Fund form the dropdown list of funds that will appear • You can give a one-time amount or set up a future or recurring gift. You can also send a check to the church office, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 731 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 3038. Include a note and write in the memo section of your check “Ray Martin Organ Fund.” •
Thank you for your support!
Past Anniversary Concert performers: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Sarah Hawbecker with the Atlanta Brassworks Catherine Rodland Todd Wilson Fred Swann Hymn Festival with John Ferguson & the Redeemer Choir Aaron David Miller Hymn Festival with Sarah Hawbecker & the Redeemer Choir Gail Archer Joby Bell David Higgs Martin Jean Christopher Jacobsen
2016
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
“Melodies and Milestones” celebration of Sarah Hawbecker’s 20th year, with Sarah Hawbecker, the Atlanta Brassworks, & the Redeemer Choir Eric Plutz Stephen Tharp Isabelle Demers Alceé Chris Dexter Kennedy Jan Kraybill Sarah Hawbecker and Organ Scholars: Andy Jacob (2018-19), Martha Barth (2019-20), Sam Long (2021-22), & Kira Garvie (2022-23)
ORGUES LÉTOURNEAU LTÉE, OPUS 80 Prinzipal Hohlflöte Prinzipal Salizional Rohrflöte Oktav Spitzflöte Quinte Super Oktav Mixtur IV-VI Kornett V Trompete Klarine Trompeta Real
HAUPTWERK (Chancel) 16' 61 pipes 16' 61 pipes 8' 61 pipes 8' 61 pipes 8' 61 pipes 4' 61 pipes 4' 61 pipes 2-2/3' 61 pipes 2' 61 pipes 1-1/3' 328 pipes 8' 245 pipes 8' 66 pipes 4' 78 pipes 8' 66 pipes
RÉCIT (Chancel, expressive) Bourdon 16' 61 pipes Montre 8' 61 pipes Flûte harmonique 8' 61 pipes Viole de gambe 8' 61 pipes Voix céleste 8' 54 pipes Prestant 4' 61 pipes Flûte octaviante 4' 61 pipes Octavin 2' 61 pipes Plein-jeu IV 2' 244 pipes Bombarde 16' 61 pipes Trompette 8' 66 pipes Hautbois 8' 61 pipes Voix humaine 8' 61 pipes Clarion 4' 78 pipes Trompeta Real 8' —
Bordun Prinzipal Oktav Super Oktav Mixtur IV Trompeta réal
HAUPTWERK WEST (Balcony) 16' 61 pipes 8' 61 pipes 4' 61 pipes 2' 61 pipes 1-1/3' 244 pipes 8' —
PEDAL (Chancel) Untersatz (electronic)32' 32 notes Prinzipal 16' 32 pipes Subbass 16' 32 pipes Bordun 16' HW west Oktav 8' 32 pipes Pommer 8' 32 pipes Choralbass 4' 32 pipes Rauschquint III 2-2/3' 96 pipes Kontraposaune 32' 12 pipes Posaune 16' 32 pipes Trompete 8' 32 pipes Trompeta Real 8' —
ACCESSORIES Zimbelstern (variable speed) Nachtigall Chimes (rebuilt) Tremulants
Division
Prinzipal Gedackt Oktav Koppelflöte Nazat Super Oktav Flachflöte Terz Quintflöte Mixtur IV Fagott Krummhorn Trompeta Real
POSITIV (Chancel, expressive) 8' 61 pipes 8' 61 pipes 4' 61 pipes 4' 61 pipes 2-2/3' 61 pipes 2' 61 pipes 2' 61 pipes 1-3/5' 61 pipes 1-1/3' 61 pipes 1' 244 pipes 16' 61 pipes 8' 61 pipes 8' —
Manual
Stops
Ranks
Pipes
II
14
23
1332
Hauptwerk West
Floating
5
8
488
Récit (expressive)
III
14
17
1052
Positiv (expressive)
I
14
15
915
Pedal
P
12
10
332
TOTAL
III+P
59
73
4119
Hauptwerk
The Redeemer Concert Series enriches lives through memorable musical experiences. The Redeemer Concert Series is supported by the following donors who comprise the “Friends of Music.” We appreciate their generosity and invite others to join us. Donations are accepted at any time of the year. Simply make your check payable to “Lutheran Church of the Redeemer” and designate your gift for “Friends of Music.” You may also give online at http://tinyurl.com/FoMgift Donations received between July 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023 Pam Amy-Cupp In memory of Bob Cupp Dorothy T Beasley Carol and Mike Bell
Christine Drescher-Jones In memory of Richard A. Jones Tim Eastling In memory of Nancy Klotz Organ Anniversary Concert Sponsor 2024 Susan and Lewis Engle In memory of Bob Gibeling and Liz Bair In memory of our parents Friends of Music Board Connie and Terry Eshenour David Besherse In memory of Austin Hinely and In memory of Nancy Klotz and Laverne Nienow Bud Besherse In honor of Jonne and Paul Walter Walter Bishop Brigitte Fessele Michael Boeckl and Gail Sutton In honor of Maria and Frank Kolack Tom Bohannon Annette and Mike Forster In memory of Helene Bohannon Sarah Hawbecker and William Fuller William Bolick In memory of Ned Hawbecker In memory of Rev. Charles J. Thomas John Garrigan Sheila Brock Organ Anniversary Reception Sponsor In memory of Nancy Klotz and In honor of Mom Charles Klotz In memory of Aunt Marie Cliff Burt Volunteer – Friends of Music In honor of Sarah Hawbecker and Dr. James Gibson David Hansen In memory of Jessye Norman In memory of Bob Gibeling and Barbara Gray Garland and Juanita Burt In memory of Robert Gray and Friends of Music Board Joe Troutman Betty Carlson Stephanie Hart In memory of Dr. Robert L. Carlson Susan Hawbecker Amy and Walt Carpenter In honor of Jonathan Fuller and In memory of Anna Margaret Baxter Sarah Hawbecker James and Bonnie Cooper Leta and Mark Helsel Organ Anniversary Concert Sponsor 2024 In memory of J.S. Bach Friends of Music Board In honor of Dr. Neal Buffaloe and Kathy Sheppard Hill Paul Grant Cooper In honor of the “Little Conductor” Heidi Couch Mary Brown Hinely In memory of Lorela Wilkins In honor of past/present Piano Ryan and Karen Cramer Ensembles Ruth Daley Choir Director Emerita The Reverend David and Mrs. Carolyn Robyn Hollar Donges Barbara Howard In memory of Liz Bair In honor of David Hansen Linda and Kevin Dougherty Harvest Home Celebrates 17 Years Keith Huffstetter in memory of Louise Cassell
Dewey and Brenda Ingham Jared Joella In memory of Angie Bastian Kerry Keisler In honor of Rev.& Mrs. F.L. Keisler Volunteer – Friends of Music John Keller and Terry Longstreth Volunteers – Friends of Music Jack and Barbara Kimmich In memory of Janice Drobnak Ellis and Richard Kimmich Rose Mary Kolpatzki In memory of Lothar Kolpatzki Ed Kuehn In memory of Ada Kane Volunteer – Friends of Music Linda Lael In memory of Dr. Raymond Martin The Reverend Mark Larson and Mrs. Cindy Holler Lanny Ledford Catherine Liabastre In memory of Rev. Dr. Robert Sims In honor of Mrs. Suzanne Sims In memory of Joe Troutman Dr. Jay Lutz John Malahy Volunteer – Friends of Music Daniel Marks Organ Anniversary Reception Sponsor
In honor of my parents, Henry and Shirley Marks Volunteer – Friends of Music Henry and Shirley Marks Donna Matern In memory of Connie Curry, best friend Volunteer – Friends of Music Eda and Art Mathews Bach Bash Reception Sponsor
In memory of Georgiana Mathews Beach and Lucy Maslanka
Carol and Jim Maxwell Volunteers – Friends of Music David McGahan In honor of David Hansen Friends of Music Board Steve McKersie and Cynthia Reese-McKersie Jeanne P. Merritt In memory of Renate Seybold and Jerry Christman Leslie Misch In memory of Jean and Gordon Misch Leigh Lyjak and Ben Moravitz
David Pendered The Reverend Darrel and Mrs. Mary Peterson In memory of Jean and Betty Mori Bill and Marcia Philips In honor of the Redeemer Music Program Justin U Rafua James Reap Barbara and Jeff Richards In memory of Erwin and Lorraine Natzke Mobins In honor of Ellie Natzke Peter Roberts Svyati Duo Concert Sponsor 2023 Penny Scarpucci In memory of Dave and Mary In memory of Dr. Raymond Martin Colin Moore Friends of Music Board In memory of Dr. Robert Sims, Liz Bair, Edward Scherlacher Ivar Iverson, and Harry Baxter Niall Slater Gayle Morgan In memory of Thelma and John Slater In honor of “the grands” Bob, Lillie, Bo Richard Spady Ingrid and Douglas Neale Friends of Music Board In honor of Redeemer Music Program Ted Spitler David Ott Barry and Gail Spurlock In honor of the Ott family Betty Stewart Ann Otterness Richmond Stubbs In memory of James and Adeline Otterness
Len Studley In memory of Nancy Klotz Elise Thomas In honor of Barbara Gray In memory of Austin Hinely Stephen Urbrock Joan and Jim Vernor Cathy and Steve Vogel In memory of Elisabeth and Russell Bryant The Reverend Haco and Mrs. Michele von Hacke Dr. Jonne and Dr. Paul Walter Friends of Music Board Terrell Weitman Friends of Music Board Peg Wyse In honor of Jonathan Fuller In memory of Liz Bair and Bob Gibeling Friends of Music Board
You may give online using this QR code:
UPCOMING CONCERT SER IES EVENT
Friday, March 15 · 7:30 PM—Bach Birthday Bash This favorite annual concert celebrates the life and music of one of the world’s greatest composers, Johann Sebastian Bach. A variety of choral and instrumental music is presented, and the audience always gets to sing a chorale or two.
Join us for worship in person or online Sunday mornings. 9:00 am with the Redeemer Jazz Trio 11:00 am with choir and organ
731 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 · 404-874-8664 · www.redeemer.org